Fresh Sliced Bread

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is soliciting bids for fresh sliced bread delivery to the Dalby Unit, with the original bid opening date of February 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. (note: this date has passed; current bidding status is unclear from the source).

The scope is delivery of approximately 120,000 loaves on an as-needed basis through individual release orders issued post-award. Bread must be fresh, sliced, no more than 72 hours old, and available in white or wheat varieties with a minimum loaf size of 20 ounces. Vendors must provide racks and trays at no cost; these items remain on loan to TDCJ and are returned via delivery truck or with subsequent deliveries. Deliveries occur during the unit's normal operating hours unless prior approval is obtained. Vendors may suggest alternative delivery schedules subject to TDCJ approval; specific delivery hours are provided at the time of order. Actual delivery quantities and schedules are determined post-award with no minimum or maximum guarantees.

The contract is governed by Texas law with venue in Travis County. Respondents must comply with standard TDCJ certifications and representations, including E-Verify employment eligibility verification, debarment and suspension certifications, human trafficking and child support compliance, and the Buy Texas provision requiring purchase of Texas-produced products and materials when comparable in price and timing. Use of artificial intelligence requires prior written TDCJ consent. All respondents must register their name, phone number, and email with TDCJ prior to the closing date to receive solicitation amendments; TDCJ assumes no responsibility for bidders' failure to receive amendments if contact information is not provided.

Bid Amendment No. 1, issued February 17, 2026, provides clarification through a question-and-answer format and must be acknowledged in bid submissions.